Celtic back in for £2.5m Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper in late bid to derail Middlesbrough deal

Celtic have re-opened talks with Scunthorpe over £2.5million striker Gary Hooper who was destined to join Middlesbrough.

Nottingham Forest are stepping up their bid to sign the Swansea City midfielder Darren Pratley in a £2.5m deal. Pratley, 25, has been earmarked as a replacement at the City Ground for James Perch who joined Newcastle United.

QPR are preparing a fresh £1.8m bid for Jobi McAnuff. Sportsmail revealed last week that Reading rejected a £1.5m bid from the Loftus Road club. But boss Neil Warnock wants to test the Royals' resolve with an improved offer.

Leeds have signed Preston defender Neill Collins in a £500,000 deal.

Barnsley have moved to sign Scotland international and former Derby defender Jay McEveley, 25, on a free transfer.